I have an obsession with Amazon, and since their annual PRIME day is next week, July 15 & 16, obviously I have to share my list of go-to items. I thought it would be fun to share what I’m hoping to get based on different areas of interest.
I’ve tried the whole make a wish list and then see if they appear on PRIME day, but that hasn’t really worked for me. What does work for me to make sure I don’t forget to look for everything is to make a good old fashioned list. Knowing that a lot of name brand items are not usually on a huge discount, I like to have a list of ideas. So below is all the items I will be watching and would recommend seeing if they are on a good discount. HAPPY SHOPPING!!
If you couldn’t tell by now on here and my Instagram, I love working out and a majority of my time when I’m not at work I have workout leggings on. Over the years I have become very specific about the leggings I will spend my money on and that I can wear out in public and workout at the gym.
While I love Lululemon, it is incredibly hard for me to spend over $100 on one pair of leggings. So, this will be a round up of some of my favorite workout legging brands that are a little more affordable. I have squat tested these and they all pass. So, whether you are working out at the gym or hanging out with friends, you can look good. Sometimes a new pair of leggings is all the inspiration you need to get in a good workout.
One of my favorite ways to get cardio in is to do HIIT workouts. HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training. High-intensity workouts have been shown to help burn fat, increase metabolism, and increase endurance. These are just a few reasons why I do these workouts. Another is that the workouts are usually shorter than most cardio. Plus, it’s a good excuse to do sprints. I was a sprinter in college, and this is an excellent way for me to get some sprinting in.
If you follow me on Instagram, you will know that I’ve had to take a couple of weeks off due to injury. This has given me time to figure out what I need when doing my home workouts. Working out at home is the only way I work out, living on an island, there are no good gyms. I’ve slowly been acquiring what I believe are essentials to getting a good sweat on at home.
Here’s my list of must-haves for good home workouts. And even better I was able to get a majority of these on Amazon!
Here is mine and my husband’s favorite smoothie for our mornings before work, or any time of day. The best thing about this smoothie is that the base of it comes from my husband’s naturopath doctor. I’ve added some of my favorite superfoods to make it that much better. Plus the acai or the gogi powder make it colorful and fun, perfect for Instagram pics.
I am not a morning person, and I haven’t been my entire life, well at least according to my parents. This year I want to get into the routine of working out in the morning before work. That way I have no excuse for not getting in my work out. So far not off to the best start but I have found one trick that at least gets some movements in, in the morning.
My easy leg day workouts for the days that I know I won’t be able to get in a full workout. On these days I like to get a quick leg workout in while I brush my teeth either in the morning or right before bed. It’s going to sound weird, but I use my electronic toothbrush beeps for when I need to change the area of the mouth, for when to change my movement. This is a great way to wake up and feel energized. I tell myself I’ve at least moved and worked those muscles I wouldn’t otherwise while sitting at my desk all day.
Here are some examples of my favorite moves you can do while brushing your teeth. Multitasking at it’s best!
Hi, I’m Jessica, and I love all things related to travel, fitness, and photography. Why the name Palm Tree Dreaming, because I have always had the wanderlust to travel the world, so far, my favorite places have been those with palm trees, white sands, and blue water.
What you’ll find on this site is lots of fun tips and tricks for traveling, staying healthy and taking pictures of all those fun vacations. I have played soccer and ran track my entire life, so staying active is a no brainer. Now I do it to stay healthy and ready at any moment for the next beach vacation.
I have a love of photography; although I may be an amateur photographer, I am excited to share all of my photos with you, from travel, food, and fitness. As well as my journey of learning to take better pictures along the way.
Currently, I’m a project manager and going to school for my masters. I’ll be posting twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays!